Fishing conditions for Santa Catalina Island
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night and evening
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Now, October 30
6:31 AM
humidity
65%uv index
0lowcloud cover
65%visibility
24kmmoon rise
20:01AMmoon
new moon
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Santa Catalina Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Sunday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:10 AM, sunset: 06:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 8:01 PM and moonset at 11:20 AM.
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Santa Catalina Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Sunday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:10 AM, sunset: 06:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 8:01 PM and moonset at 11:20 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles from the Los Angeles coast, is one of Southern California's most celebrated fishing destinations, where the pristine kelp forests, rocky reefs, and deep-water drop-offs of this Channel Island support world-class yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, and rockfish fishing that has attracted Southern California anglers for over a century. Spot Features: Santa Catalina Island is the most visited of the Channel Islands, located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California, with the diverse marine habitat of its kelp forests, rocky reefs, sandy coves, and deep-water drop-offs supporting world-class yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, rockfish, and bonito fishing in one of Southern California's most iconic destinations. Seasonality: Yellowtail and white seabass are the primary targets at Santa Catalina Island, California, year-round, with yellowtail most abundant from spring through fall and white seabass best in spring. Calico bass (kelp bass) are year-round kelp bed fish. Rockfish are year-round bottom species. Bonito are warm-season schooling fish.
